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Accelerating the Drying Process for Crayola Model Magic Creations

Crayola's Model Magic is a lightweight, non-toxic air-dry clay that can be decorated with water-based paints or markers after it hardens. While thin pieces typically dry in about a day, thicker sculptures might require up to 72 hours to fully set.

By Skyler Reed

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Model Magic normally takes from 24 hours to three days to dry.

Model Magic normally takes from 24 hours to three days to dry.

Model Magic, produced by Crayola, is an air-dry modeling compound known for its soft, lightweight, and non-toxic properties. Once it has dried, the surface can be decorated using water-based paints or magic markers. Under normal conditions, the material air dries within 24 hours, but for thicker sculptures, complete drying can take as long as three days.